2002 Honda Life vs. 2008 Lada Niva
To start off, 2008 Lada Niva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lada Niva weights approximately 425 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2008 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2008 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 2008 Lada Niva | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Life | Niva |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |